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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Plenty of interesting NCAAB games are on the schedule for Saturday, January 21, but this conference duel is surely the one to watch, so feel free to read the best Crimson Tide vs. Tigers betting pick and odds.



Alabama is searching for the eighth consecutive win when they visit Missouri at Mizzou Arena. The Crimson Tide are 7-point favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 169 points. These SEC rivals have met twice last year, and each time the home team secured a win.



Crimson Tide’s first-half defense propel them to a win over Vanderbilt



The Alabama Crimson Tide (16-2, 11-6-1 ATS) continued with excellent form and now are on a seven-game winning streak after defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores on the road. The Tide allowed just 26 points in the first half, which was crucial later in the game as they recorded a 78-66 victory in the end. Alabama limited Vanderbilt to just 30.1% from the field and 18.2% from downtown, keeping the opponents to below 70 points in the seventh consecutive game.



Freshman forward Brandon Miller led the Crimson Tide with a double-double of game-high 30 points and game-high ten rebounds – his fourth double-double of the season. Jaden Bradley scored 12 points with two blocks, while Noah Gurley added 12 points and four boards off the bench.



G Nimari Burnett (wrist) is out indefinitely and will not return to the floor before early February.



Tigers edged the Razorbacks at home



The Missouri Tigers (14-4, 10-8-0 ATS) opened the season with nine wins in a row and 12 out of the first 13 games, but they are not playing well of late. The Tigers did manage to avoid the third consecutive defeat; after coming back home from a two-game road trip and losses to Texas A&amp;M and Florida, Missouri edged the Arkansas Razorbacks 79-76 at home. Arkansas was better in rebounds (42-23), but Missouri registered 13 assists opposite the Razorbacks’ six.



Senior guard Kobe Brown led the Tigers with 17 points, team-high six rebounds, and two steals. DeAndre Gholston contributed 16 points off the bench, while Sean East II also played a key role off the bench with 12 points and a pair of thefts.



F Mabor Majak (quarantine) is out indefinitely and will not be ready to feature on Saturday against the Crimson Tide.



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<ul><li>1-6 ATS in the last seven games when playing on the road against Missouri</li></ul>



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<ul><li>9-3 ATS in the last 12 games following an ATS win</li><li>6-0 ATS in the last six home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600</li></ul>



Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Missouri Tigers Pick



Both offenses are among the top 15 in the country; Missouri averages 84.1 ppg, while Alabama is scoring 84.0 ppg. When it comes to defense, the Crimson Tide has a stronger D that allows 69.3 ppg opposite the Tigers’ 75.4 ppg. Missouri is traditionally a tough opponent for Alabama at Mizzou Arena, where the Tigers won five of the last seven H2Hs, including each of the previous three. Even though the Tigers are not playing well at the moment and I doubt they will get a win, I am pretty sure they will cover on Saturday.



Pick: Take the Tigers at +7.5 (-110)



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Missouri allowed 71+ points in each of the last seven games, and I am backing Bama to score 80+ in this one because the Tigers don’t have a strong defense. The Crimson Tide scored at least 78 points in each of their previous nine games and given that the latest H2H duel in Missouri produced 178 points, I expect another high-scoring affair. Over is 13-5-1 in the Crimson Tide’s last 19 road games; Over is 15-7 in the Tigers’ previous 22 overall, while Over is 13-3 in Missouri’s last 16 home games.



Pick: Go Over 169 points (-110)

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Missouri Tigers Odds, Pick, Prediction 1/21/23

At 7:30 ET, the Sacramento Kings (18-19) will take on the Boston Celtics (27-10) at TD Garden. The Celtics are currently favored by 10.5 points and have a moneyline of -502. The Kings are on a five-game winning streak and have a moneyline of +376.

This non-conference matchup will be televised on NBCS.<h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS BOSTON CELTICS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +10.5This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:30 ET on Friday, January 10th.<h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-138 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Kings Make it Happen in Boston?</h3>With a 123-118 win over the Heat on Monday, the Kings are now 18-19 for the season. Sacramento was favored by 4 points and covered the spread, while the total score of 241 points went well over the 217.5-point line. Sacramento took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Miami 27-19, but fell behind after a 31-18 3rd quarter by the Heat. The Kings entered the 4th quarter down 78-68, and after Miami went on an 11-0 run, Sacramento responded by outscoring the Heat 34-24 in the final period to secure the win.DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 30 points in their win over the Heat, scoring 11 in the 4th quarter and another 9 in overtime. Malik Monk added 23 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Domantas Sabonis contributed 21 points and 18 rebounds, hitting both of his three-point attempts. Keon Ellis was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 9 of his 17 points, and Keegan Murray added 9 of his 14 points in the 3rd quarter. The Kings shot 41.7% from the field and made 13 threes at a 34.2% rate.The Kings put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 and 24 points, respectively, to help secure the win over the Heat. Overall, Sacramento held Miami to 42% shooting from the field. The Kings were particularly effective at defending the three, as the Heat shot just 26% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Sacramento also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.<h3>Are Boston Ready for a Home Win?</h3>Boston improved to 27-10 on the season with a 118-106 win over the Nuggets on Tuesday. The Celtics, favored by 10.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total score of 224 points fell short of the O/U line of 231. Boston jumped out to a 37-25 lead after the 1st quarter, but Denver responded by outscoring them 32-20 in the 2nd. The Celtics regained control in the 3rd, taking an 88-83 lead into the 4th. A key 15-0 run helped them extend the lead from 95-93 to 108-95, sealing the win.Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points and 6 assists in their win over the Nuggets, while Kristaps Porzingis added 25 points and 11 rebounds. Jrue Holiday contributed 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency. Boston shot 50% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making 12 threes at 34.3%. Tatum and Porzingis combined for 26 points in the 1st quarter, while Holiday scored 10 points in the 4th.The Celtics’ defense gave up 106 points to the Nuggets on Tuesday, allowing 25 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 3rd, giving up 26 points, and were at their best in the 4th, allowing just 23 points. Boston held Denver to 46% shooting overall, including 38% from three, where the Nuggets hit 14 threes. The Celtics sent Denver to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, Boston recorded 11 steals and 7 blocks.

Sacramento Kings vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canadiens and Capitals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Capitals as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.<h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.<h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Canadiens.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+178)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Montreal Grab a Win on the Road?</h3>Montreal’s record fell to 19-18-3 after a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark. 

The Penguins built a 2-0 lead before Christian Dvorak scored for Montreal in the third period. Pittsburgh added an empty-net goal to seal the win.Montreal managed just one goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak found the net for the first time this season, scoring at 14:28 in the third period. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his 7th assist of the season. The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the third period. They struggled with giveaways, committing 20 in the game.Defensively, the Canadiens gave up the first two goals, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the third. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.<h3>Does Washington Have What it Takes at Home?</h3>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 27-10-4 for the season. Washington was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line. After falling behind 1-0, the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. However, the Hurricanes scored the next three, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.Washington's offense was quiet in their 4-2 loss to Carolina, managing just 2 goals on 21 shots. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals recorded 15 giveaways and were held scoreless after the first period. Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist on Ovechkin's goal, and John Carlson added his 7th assist. Nic Dowd also contributed with his 2nd assist of the season.Washington's defense struggled after taking a 2-1 lead, allowing three unanswered goals. The first came at 17:31 in the 2nd period, followed by another at 14:34, and an empty-netter at 19:51 in the 3rd. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the Capitals' defense also gave up 44 shots on goal and recorded just 2 takeaways.

At 4:05 PM ET, the Rays and Pirates face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, and the Pirates are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -113 compared to the Rays at -107. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.

Zach Eflin will be starting for the Rays, while the Pirates are going with Jared Jones. Tampa Bay is currently on a three-game winning streak, and they are 37-39, while the Pirates are 36-39 and are 3rd in the NL Central. The money line odds for an Eflin win are +152. The Rays are 4th in the AL East, while the Pirates are 3rd in the NL Central. BSSUN is carrying this one on TV.<h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline -107This game will be played at PNC Park at 4:05 ET on Saturday, June 22nd.<h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rays winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>Tampa Bay cruised to a 10-3 win over the Pirates in the most recent game of this series. The Rays had a huge 4th inning, scoring seven of their ten runs. As for the Pirates, they scored their only three runs in the 8th. Heading into the game, the Rays were favored at -131.

Ryan Pepiot got the start for the Rays, going just 3 1/3 innings while giving up two runs and striking out three. He did not factor into the decision as Colin Poche got the win out of the bullpen. Carmen Mlodzinski had a rough outing for the Pirates, giving up one earned run in just 1 2/3 innings of work.

Josh Lowe and Ben Rortvedt each homered for the Rays, while Jose Siri scored three times and drove in three runs while going 3/4. Yandy Diaz also had a two-hit game and drove in a run.<h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3>Tampa Bay is 37-39 overall and is 4th in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 13 games. They have won three straight games, and they are 6-4 over their last 10. So far, they have gone just 10-17 in AL East matchups this year.

At home, the Rays are 19-23 and have gone 18-16 on the road. As the favorite, Tampa Bay is 22-20 this year and 15-19 as the underdog. The Rays have won three straight games on the road, and their overall series record is 11-11-2.In their last 5 games, the Rays have been a good bet on the run line, covering in all 5 contests. On the season, they are 33-43 vs. the run line, but have been better on the road, going 20-14. Their average run differential is -0.8 runs per game, but they have been better in their wins, outscoring opponents by an average of 2.4 runs per game.When the Tampa Bay Rays are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 40-34. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 12-12. So far this season, 11.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, with 56.6% of their games having lower lines. Their current over streak is at 2 games.Tampa Bay is sending Zach Eflin to the mound today, and he comes in with a record of 3-4 and ERA of 4.12. Eflin has made 13 starts this year and has yet to take the loss in three straight outings. In each of his last three starts, he has finished with a no-decision. Eflin's WHIP for the season is currently 1.17, and he has allowed a total of 11 home runs. Eflin's ERA on the road is 5.05 compared to 3.08 at home. So far, he has made four quality starts.So far this season, the Rays offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just 4 runs per game (24th) and are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and batting average. However, they do have a few hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late. Yandy Diaz has gone 15/45 in his last 10 games, and Isaac Paredes has gone 12/37 in his last 10 games. Paredes is also the team's leader in RBIs and has 11 homers this season.

Brandon Lowe and Josh Lowe have been swinging the bats well for the Rays, with both players going 3/9 in their last nine games. However, Brandon Lowe has three homers and seven RBIs in that stretch, while Josh Lowe has eight RBIs. Yandy Diaz is also on a 14-game hitting streak.<h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3>Pittsburgh is 36-39 overall, putting them 3rd in the NL Central. They are 7.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. The Pirates are 10-10 in divisional matchups this year. The Pirates dropped the first game of the series vs. the Rays and have been 3-straight games as the underdog.

At home, the Pirates are 18-19 this year compared to an 18-20 mark on the road. So far, they have been the underdog 44 times, going 22-22 in those games. As the favorite, the Pirates are 14-17 this season, and their overall series record is 10-10-4. Heading into today's game, they are 5-5 in their last 10.When betting the run line, the Pirates have been a better play on the road than at home, going 22-16 compared to 19-18. They have been especially profitable as an underdog, going 30-14. Their average run differential is -0.4 runs per game.The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home today against the Tampa Bay Rays, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The Pirates' games have averaged 8.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 36-38. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 13-10. So far this season, 56.0% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 8.5 runs.Jared Jones gets the start for the Pirates today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Rockies. In that start, he gave up six earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Looking back over his last four starts, Jones has allowed at least two homers in three of them. For the season, he has a record of 4-6 and an ERA of 3.76. Opponents are batting .224 off Jones this season. One positive note for Jones is that he has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 9.68 strikeouts per nine innings.Heading into today's game, the Pirates are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging just 3.8 runs per game. Overall, they are batting just .229 and have the league's 19th ranked on-base percentage. One positive for the Pirates is that they have the 11th fewest strikeouts in the league.

Bryan Reynolds has been swinging a hot bat for the Pirates, hitting .333 with three homers over his last 10 games. He is also on an 18 game hitting streak. For the season, he is batting .272 with a team-high 41 RBIs and 11 homers. Andrew McCutchen is also in double-digits in homers, but is batting just .242 for the season.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 6/22/24

The Bears and Panthers are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at GSU Convocation Center in Atlanta, GA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Georgia State is favored by -1.5 vs. Mercer.<h3>MERCER BEARS VS GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers -1.5This game will be played at GSU Convocation Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.<h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Georgia State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mercer Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Mercer Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> The Bears dropped to 4-6 this season after a 102-97 road loss to Winthrop on Saturday. Mercer entered the game as +8 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. Mercer trailed 44-36 at halftime but exploded for 61 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 58. The game’s total points of 199 easily surpassed the O/U line of 160.5.Mercer's offense put up 97 points in their latest game, shooting 47.2% from the field and hitting 44% of their threes (11/25). Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, and they connected on 69.2% of their free throws (18/26), while grabbing 12 offensive rebounds and dishing out 16 assists. Ahmad Robinson led the way with 27 points and 7 assists, while Nick Johnson and Kasen Harrison each added 22 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Tyler Johnson hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, finishing with 19 points, and Bryce Baker was perfect from deep, going 4/5 from beyond the arc.Mercer’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 102 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 58% from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 34 shots. From beyond the arc, Mercer’s defense gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% clip. The opposing team also went to the line 48 times, making 29 free throws.<h3>Can the Panthers Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3>Georgia State's season struggles continued with a 77-57 loss to Troy on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-8. The Panthers were +11.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. After trailing 39-25 at halftime, Georgia State scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.Georgia State's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points on 40.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, and they hit only 25% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-24 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 7 of 15 attempts, shooting 46.7%. Myles Rigsby led the Panthers with 22 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes and shooting 60% overall. Jelani Hamilton added 18 points, making 5 of 11 from deep, while Tayton Conerway contributed 13 points and 5 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.Georgia State's defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field (26/60). They allowed 52% shooting on two-pointers (19/36). From beyond the arc, Georgia State held their opponents to 29% shooting (7/24). They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws (72%).

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